Chapter 6

Ah, Ethan couldn't be more of a Roland if he tried! All the time he spends in the garden tending to it gets him in the mood to run through the sprinkler every once in awhile. Ethan's LTW is to have the perfect garden and I will do everything I can to make that happen, so what if he's not the heir this generation.
As anyone who reads through my legacy thread on boolprop knows, Calista has been picked as heir this generation. Fellow readers seemed to like her and I knew she'd keep things interesting after her LTW options popped up . Lets not forget Jaedon though. He will stay in the legacy house for now until he reaches his LTW of maxing out the painting and guitar skills.
I didn't really have a favorite from this generation but Juliet would have been a close second to Calista for me. I just like that she's insane. Austin and her are still only friends, but hopefully that'll change soon since she'll be moving out when she becomes a young adult.
Valarie's cute and all, but she's a bit boring. All she wants to do is jog around the neighborhood or go swimming. Calista will totally change things up a bit.
Dmitri is the sole owner of three different businesses downtown. Once a week, he goes out and collects money from each of them. Who knew it could be so easy to run a business!
Calista and Adam had been friends since childhood but she never thought he was boyfriend material. That all changed the minute her goodie-two-shoes sister, Valarie, expressed an interest in him. There was no way she was going to let her have him, so before Valarie even had a chance Calista put the moves on Adam. Ever since then, he's been like a lost puppy dog that can't be without her.
One relationship that's pure and true is Ethan and Stephanie's. They have been dating for many years and are very happy together. Their future hasn't been decided yet but they can't see one without the other one in it. Ethan just has to finish his LTW first.
Calista: "Adam, I know we've been getting pretty close lately, more then I would have ever dreamed, so maybe we should make it official."
Adam: "You mean like boyfriend and girlfriend?"
Calista: "Yeah, that way my sister knows you're off limits."
Adam: "I would be honored to be your boyfriend, but you have nothing to worry about as far as your sister is concerned. She's sweet and all but you have my heart."
Jaedon is progressing quite nicely with his painting skills. He wanted to make sure to paint his parents portraits before they became elders. Dmitri's was started just in the nick of time while Katie's was completed a couple days early.
With all her kids teenagers or older, Katie can finally focus on her career. For years she had been stuck in the same old position but she's recently made several advances and is moving up quickly. At least twice a week she makes rounds to her friends homes to get the latest scoop from them on the neighborhood crime and write reports on them.
She's getting older and things aren't so easy anymore. Her body isn't as limber as it once was and her memory keeps playing tricks on her. Hopefully, it won't effect her career too much. She still really wants to become an International Super Spy.
Ethan went out to collect some seeds but got a bit distracted when he found some beautiful butterflies fluttering around. He just had to check them out.
It may not be the right time to start playing the guitar in front of city hall, but Jaedon doesn't seem to mind. If he's lucky, the protesters will remember his music and come back to tip him when they aren't ranting and raving.
Yay! It's about darn time. These two have been friends for way too long. I'm glad to see they finally crossed over that line. For awhile there I thought Austin might not be interested since Juliet's not totally with it all the time.
Dmitri has a lot of spare time on his hands these days. Katie is working hard on her career and all his kids are usually out and about doing something. His job in the business field keeps him busy most days but he needed a hobby to keep him busy at night. Stargazing is filling that void very well. He's already discovered a couple of stars.
What is this? Catherine, who writes the DeCasims legacy, would be so disappointed. It almost looks like Dmitri in the background is over seeing that they all finish their homework before school. He looks so professional in his business suit.
After Adam rejected Valarie for a kiss, she'd promptly written him off. He was in too close with her evil sister and if he couldn't see how awful she was then forget him! In time, he'd get what was coming to him anyway. There weren't really any other boys her age that appealed to her so any romance potential would have to wait until she became a young adult. Valarie was determined to stay in great shape until then.
Do any of you know what this is? I certainly didn't but figured I'd check it out anyways. It's the death flower and I found it growing in the cemetery. Of course, I had Ethan pick it and replant it at home. I have no idea what it does, but I'm guessing it's either real bad or real good.
Ethan's garden is coming along nicely. He's got a couple perfect plants growing and has taken up talking to them in hopes it'll make them better quality. I've started disposing of low quality plants and replanting them with their higher quality picked produce. This is helping increase the quality rather quickly. Calista didn't even flinch when she saw how hurt Valarie was when Adam rejected her attempt at a kiss with him. In fact, she felt a sick sense of satisfaction from it. Adam may be her oldest friend but he really doesn't make her heart flutter at the mere sight of him like she'd hope. Once Valarie was clearly out of the picture, she'd have to break things off with him.
Another hobby Dmitri has taken up or rather picked up again, was upgrading the appliances around the legacy house. Here he is improving the quality of food that can be cooked in the oven. I don't know how banging on the stove accomplishes that but okay.
It's birthday time and the girls got cake because Ethan lured one out on his daily fishing trip. He bought two more on his way home so they'd each have their own candles to blow out. First up was Valarie. She ended up going to school late on her final day because she got glitched and finished school with a B so I couldn't pick her final trait. She was assigned lucky. That sucks since this trait is suppose to be the family trait. Oh well...not like she's the heiress anyways. Her LTW is to become a Superstar.
Juliet was up next. I kept randomizing the last trait until one of Eddie's original trait's showed up. This is actually how I'm improvising instead of using a die to roll. It totally works. Juliet added inappropriate to her list of traits which won't effect her much since she's insane and already wears clothes that don't make much sense. Her LTW is the same as Jaedon's, max out painting and the guitar skills.
I saved the best for last. Calista added commitment issues to her traits and the LTW Heartbreaker popped up. Up until this point, I figured she'd become Empress of Evil but after her reaction to Valarie's interest in Adam I couldn't not chose Heartbreaker for her. If hrootbeer's second legacy, Succubus, premise could be based on this LTW then I could certainly survive one generation of it.
For once, our fair Juliet didn't waste a second taking her relationship with Austin to the next level. She called him up the day after her birthday and asked if he'd like to get married. Of course, he said yes. They wed immediately and are living in a nice cozy house together that I made just for them.
Calista was anxious to get a start on her LTW so she headed over to the neighbors. She had not met them before but knew there were two males and only one female living there. Theodore greeted her at the door and invited her in. Mere seconds past before Calista asked if he was involved with someone. It turns out he's a happily married man.
The other male in the house, Lawrence, was holding a baby in his hands. That didn't look very promising. As it turns out though, Theodore is the baby's father and Lawrence is 100% single. He will so be boyfriend #2 once Adam becomes a young adult and Calista breaks it off with him.
Like her sisters, Valarie was preparing for her future too. She took a job at the local stadium as a rabid fan in the hopes she would quickly move up the career ladder there.
Valarie was also finally making some real progress in romance. Juliet had been telling Valarie about Austin's older brother, Brad, for months but Valarie wasn't old enough to date him until now. After introducing the two at the park, Juliet left them alone to chat.
On a side note: my lot has to be glitched! I'm fairly certain ghosts are only suppose to come out at night but not the Rolands...they come out whenever they feel like it and apparently magically pull newspapers and books out of their pockets. The newspaper delivery boy is always complaining about how many newspapers are laying around. Stupid ghosts!
Dmitri: "Oh Calista, you should so totally become a scientist! That would be the coolest thing ever."
Calista: "What? Why?"
Dmitri: "After raising your siblings and you, it's the next largest wish of mine."
Calista: "But scientists wear horrible clothes!"
Dmitri: "C'mon, just think of all the evil experiments you could do."
Calista: "Hmm...what a good idea. You may have convinced me."
While all sorts of evil thoughts were racing through Calista's mind, nothing but sweet and enduring thoughts were running through Ethan's. He knew he had to achieve his LTW before he could tie the knot with Stephanie but he wanted to make sure she'd be waiting for him when he was ready. She accepted his proposal under the condition that he wouldn't make her wait until she was an elder for them to wed. He really hoped it wouldn't take that long to get his perfect garden.
Calista was eager to get Lawrence wrapped around her little finger. Everything was going according to plan so far.
Calista wasn't the only one getting some action. Brad found Valarie very smart and attractive and Valarie thought Brad was a big, sweet teddy bear. Valarie was maybe a little too eager to finally have a boyfriend though.
When he's not busy painting, Jaedon can usually be found playing the guitar in front of the bistro. City Hall seems to draw a much larger crowd when he plays there so he may be setting up camp there next time. The lady in this picture is his biggest fan yet!
Katie looks almost like a mad scientist from TS2 but with rubber gloves. Don't be fooled though she's a special agent in the police force. This is merely her disguise.
City Hall is definitely a better place to play then the bistro. Jaedon's only been there for about an hour and he already has three listeners. His tips are getting bigger too!
Calista was ready to be done with Adam and his sad puppy dog eyes he always gave her. It appeared Valarie would no longer pose a threat to her friendship with him so she broke off their relationship as gently as she could. He did not take the news very well, but he promised he'd try to stay friends with her.
Who knew playing the guitar at City Hall could snagged Jaedon a woman. Miley had spent the day dancing to his tunes. When he was ready to call it quits for the evening Miley struck up a conversation with him. Well, maybe there was more flirting then talking but Jaedon didn't really mind.
Valarie: "Oh no, are you pregnant too?"
Calista: "Yeah, it's not that terrible of a thing."
Valarie: "What are you talking about? Yes, it is! You're not married and neither am I. This is horrible!"
Calista: "Oh, please. We aren't living in the dark ages anymore. Sims woohoo with each other when they aren't married and get knocked up all the time."
Valarie: "Well, are you going to marry the babies father?"
Calista: "No way!"
Valarie: "Are you mad? Don't you want to do right by your child?"
Calista: "My child will be just fine. Their dad doesn't even like children so they'll probably be better off without him."
Valarie: "I'm going to make sure I'm married before my baby is born and I'd advise you to do the same."
Calista: "Whatever! Get out of my face!"

Valarie moved in with Brad and his parents shortly after this.
Needless to say, Lawrence was not too pleased to learn Calista was pregnant with his baby. At Calista's request he agreed to go steady with her for the baby's sake. Neither was ready to start talking about marriage though.
Boyfriend or no boyfriend, pregnant or not pregnant, nothing was going to stop Calista from pursuing her LTW. Calista met Logan right outside City Hall where Jaedon was playing his guitar. She figured most men weren't interested in pregnant woman so for the time being she just wanted to build their friendship. When the time was right she'd make sure they'd become more then that.
Apparently, ghosts like to keep in shape. I don't really get it. It's not like they could have a heart attack from not taking care of themselves and end up dying or anything crazy like that. Geesh!
Early the next morning Calista went into labor. Lawrence showed up about half way through the delivery. Afterwards, he made sure Calista and Keegan made it home okay. Keegan is brave and easily impressed.
If anyone ever doubted who the father of Calista's baby was, Keegan's fair skin should convince you it's Keegan and not Adam. Calista never actually woohoo'd with Adam so that's virtually impossible anyways.
Calista: "So, uh look, I know I wanted to be your girlfriend while I was pregnant but I think that was the hormones speaking. I'm not ready to be tied down yet."
Lawrence: "Phew! I thought you were going to give me the marriage speech. This was so much better."
Calista: "Don't let that stop you from visiting Keegan whenever you want though."
Lawrence: "Oh, maybe when he's a teenager. I can't stand kids!"

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